Surgical Tech - Surg Tech

Surgical Technician

To provide safe care for patients following established standards and practices in accordance with professional and hospital standards. Constant interaction with internal and external customers, including patients, families, physicians, employees, and visitors. Assists in the coordination of patient care. Assists registered nurse in planning patient care. Collaborates with other health team members. Participates in performance improvement activities. Acts in the role of support during the surgical procedure but not as a surgical assistant. Implements patient care by creating and maintaining asepsis. Performs scrubbing duties. Communicates patient information to the appropriate persons. Accounts for all equipment and supplies used in patient care. Demonstrates interpersonal skills by communicating with peers, other health team members, patients, and visitors. Maintains adaptability and supports teamwork within the department and units. Resolves problems effectively. Consistently meets the department's customer service quality standards. Performs clinical preceptor role for scrubbing and follows the established orientation outline. Collaborates with the patient care coordinator, educator, or clinical nurse specialist. Maintains cleanliness in the unit and equipment. Responsible for the equipment use and care during surgical cases. Performs other job duties and responsibilities as required. Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks quickly in a fast-paced environment. Frequent standing for long periods of time, walking, bending, crouching, and stooping required. Frequent lifting or moving patients and intermittent lifting, moving, or carrying up to 50 lbs. Frequent pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger and hand dexterity, reaching with hands and arms, and twisting. Frequent talking and/or hearing. Exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases, and conditions common to a healthcare environment. Intermittent exposure to the risk of blood-borne pathogens. Moderate to high noise level in the work area. Requires working under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours. May be required to take call and/or work weekends or holidays based on departmental needs. Must have CVOR experience and be NBSTSA certified.